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Dozens dead in heavy fighting across Sri Lanka: govt
July 26, 2008 (AFP) - At least 66 Tamil Tiger rebels and eight government soldiers have died in the latest fighting in northern Sri Lanka, the island's defence ministry said Saturday.
The fighting on Friday was centred around Jaffna, Mannar, Vavuniya and the Weli Oya regions, the ministry said. There was no immediate comment on the claims from the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE).
The toll brings to 5,301 the number of rebels the military says it has killed since the start of the year when the government pulled out of a Norwegian-brokered ceasefire. Just 464 soldiers government soldiers have died in the same period, according to ministry figures.
Casualty claims cannot be verified independently because the ministry blocks journalists from visiting frontlines.
Colombo appears to be pressing ahead with its military offensive in the north despite the guerrillas' offer of a 10-day unilateral ceasefire ahead of a summit of heads of eight South Asian leaders that starts here on Sunday.
Colombo has brushed off the truce offer despite rebel threats to take "defensive action."
Sri Lanka is hosting a South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) meeting, which brings over 1,000 delegates from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, as well as Sri Lanka.
July 26, 2008 (AFP) - At least 66 Tamil Tiger rebels and eight government soldiers have died in the latest fighting in northern Sri Lanka, the island's defence ministry said Saturday.
The fighting on Friday was centred around Jaffna, Mannar, Vavuniya and the Weli Oya regions, the ministry said. There was no immediate comment on the claims from the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE).
The toll brings to 5,301 the number of rebels the military says it has killed since the start of the year when the government pulled out of a Norwegian-brokered ceasefire. Just 464 soldiers government soldiers have died in the same period, according to ministry figures.
Casualty claims cannot be verified independently because the ministry blocks journalists from visiting frontlines.
Colombo appears to be pressing ahead with its military offensive in the north despite the guerrillas' offer of a 10-day unilateral ceasefire ahead of a summit of heads of eight South Asian leaders that starts here on Sunday.
Colombo has brushed off the truce offer despite rebel threats to take "defensive action."
Sri Lanka is hosting a South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) meeting, which brings over 1,000 delegates from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, as well as Sri Lanka.
saraprobe said:
they have updated
(Last modified on: 7/27/2008 12:02:26 PM)
but no fighting
from news reports the war is stopped for SAARC
praba is given a holiday
FU** U SAARC
satan viramayata api kamathi wenna hoda ne
eka kotinge thawath ugulak
Kotinwa ivarayak karala danna one
eka kotinge thawath ugulak
Kotinwa ivarayak karala danna one
saraprobe said:
MCNS releases info to the media
ITN & S'wahini are mostly following the advancing troops on the ground with a camera
from initial info from colombo the war has been suspended/halted
we will learn more today into the night(Sri lanka time)
lkdood said:api kamathi nathi unata eke thmai wela thiyen ne
Ow kathawa aththa!!!
India wa nisa api hira wela!!!
sri_lion said:
well not even rupavahini has reported n e thing today except abt da SAARC in the few hourly news bulletins i watched.
looks lyk there is a ceasefire going on silently.
ahamednishadh said:
just got the call
nothing on the media (government or private channels)
you beat me to the post
ceasefire is going on
air force is also not 'Active'
no info on the navy so far
Security Forces seize control over 'Sugandan Base' - Welioya
Troops of the 59 Division led by Brigadier Nanadana Udawatte Sunday (July 27) seized total control over 'Sugandan' base a satellite base of the LTTE's 'One-Four-base' complex located North of Kiriibbanwewa inside the thick jungles of Mullaittiuvu, following days of heavy confrontations.
Earlier, on 30th May 2008- troops captured the 'Munagam base' the main logistic link between the LTTE strongholds in Wanni and cadres in the east, across the Mullaittiuvu jungle, followed by the capture of 'Michael base' one of the strategic satellite bases of the 'One -Four base complex ' on 4th July. Troops are now consolidating the defences, defence sources said. More information will follow.
Meanwhile, an LTTE area leader identified as 'Veandan' was reported seriously wounded during a separate confrontation with troops operating North of Janakapura today. 5 terrorists were killed and similar numbers injured including a senior cadre 'Maran' during the fighting reported from 10a.m., till 1p.m., defence sources said citing ground troops. A soldier has laid his life, while another sustained injuries, in the confrontation according to initial reports.
Troops have also recovered a body of a slain LTTE cadre along with an I-com set, during a subsequent search operation conducted in the area.
Also, troops operating North of Kiriibbanwewa have reportedly destroyed and gained control over an LTTE bunker defence and a mortar pit as troops said that at least 3 terrorists were wounded in the attack. Another terrorist was killed, 2 wounded in a similar confrontation with LTTE in general area West of Kiriibbanwewa, according to military.
Here is an update. No ceasefire.
Source: www.defence.lk
Troops of the 59 Division led by Brigadier Nanadana Udawatte Sunday (July 27) seized total control over 'Sugandan' base a satellite base of the LTTE's 'One-Four-base' complex located North of Kiriibbanwewa inside the thick jungles of Mullaittiuvu, following days of heavy confrontations.
Earlier, on 30th May 2008- troops captured the 'Munagam base' the main logistic link between the LTTE strongholds in Wanni and cadres in the east, across the Mullaittiuvu jungle, followed by the capture of 'Michael base' one of the strategic satellite bases of the 'One -Four base complex ' on 4th July. Troops are now consolidating the defences, defence sources said. More information will follow.
Meanwhile, an LTTE area leader identified as 'Veandan' was reported seriously wounded during a separate confrontation with troops operating North of Janakapura today. 5 terrorists were killed and similar numbers injured including a senior cadre 'Maran' during the fighting reported from 10a.m., till 1p.m., defence sources said citing ground troops. A soldier has laid his life, while another sustained injuries, in the confrontation according to initial reports.
Troops have also recovered a body of a slain LTTE cadre along with an I-com set, during a subsequent search operation conducted in the area.
Also, troops operating North of Kiriibbanwewa have reportedly destroyed and gained control over an LTTE bunker defence and a mortar pit as troops said that at least 3 terrorists were wounded in the attack. Another terrorist was killed, 2 wounded in a similar confrontation with LTTE in general area West of Kiriibbanwewa, according to military.
Here is an update. No ceasefire.
Source: www.defence.lk
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